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Improve the touchdown
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,568 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 419 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The 1.09 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Aircraft NI22PC departed Winslow Lindbergh Regional Airport (KINW) on runway 22, utilizing 45% of the 1,855-meter runway to achieve a liftoff speed of 97 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 33°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 135°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
Following a 9-minute taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, the aircraft began its enroute climb 2 miles southwest of Winslow West, Arizona. The climb phase was marked by a series of ascents, with the aircraft reaching a maximum altitude of 9,015 feet above sea level (asl) after a 5-minute climb from 7,071 feet asl. The aircraft then transitioned into level cruise phases, maintaining a steady altitude and airspeed for extended periods. Notably, the enroute cruise phase from 13 miles south of Flagstaff Airport (KFLS) lasted 6 minutes, covering 19 nautical miles.
The aircraft began its final approach to runway 21 at Sedona Airport (KSEZ) from the northeast, descending from 9,009 feet asl to 5,845 feet asl in 5 minutes. The landing was executed with a threshold speed of 94 knots and a touchdown speed of 83 knots, resulting in a touchdown distance of 410 meters. The total landing distance was 811 meters, accounting for 52% of the 1,561-meter runway. Following a 2-minute taxiing period from the runway to the parking area, the aircraft concluded its flight, having traveled a total distance of 70 nautical miles and consumed 32 kilograms of fuel.
The final approach to runway 21 at KSEZ Sedona Airport was executed from the north east, heading 223.0° at 1 nm and 456 ft above ground level. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 94 kt, well within the acceptable range. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 83 kt, which was also within the desired parameters.
The touchdown characteristics were good, with a touchdown distance of 410 m, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the touchdown rate of -268 fpm was slightly higher than ideal, suggesting a slightly steeper descent than intended. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 33°C and a headwind of 10 kt, contributed to a relatively smooth landing.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 811 m, which accounted for 52% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was scored 98.0%, reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot. The combination of good approach and touchdown characteristics, along with perfect rollout alignment, resulted in a very successful landing.
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